DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year old woman with a prior history of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib ... and suggested that I consider a WATCHMAN device. Can you comment on OPTION, for ...

The “Watchman” device is an alternative for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation at risk for stroke, especially those with a compelling reason not to be on blood thinners.

Enloe Health has introduced a new heart procedure, the Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) surgery, or the "Watchman ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year old woman with a prior history of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib ... and suggested that I consider a Watchman device. Can you comment on OPTION, for ...

A Watchman is a device that can help prevent blood clots from leaving the heart. However, the procedure to insert the device carries its risks, including cardiac tamponade and ischemic stroke.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A big milestone happened over at CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital this week. Their cardiology team announced they have implanted 500 Watchman devices for patients with ...

Further statistical evidence points to the device achieving superior LAA closure rates of 89.2% compared to 83.3% with the Watchman device ... shows promise in atrial fibrillation trial" was ...

According to Boston Scientific, maker of the WATCHMAN device ... blood clots often form in people with atrial fibrillation. When implanted, the device acts as a barrier, preventing clots from ...

(CBS12) — Atrial fibrillation (AFib), one of the most ... Jupiter Medical Center is also exploring new procedures, such as the "Watchman" procedure, which aims to treat the heart rhythm disorder ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year old woman with a prior history of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib ... and suggested that I consider a WATCHMAN device. Can you comment on OPTION, for ...

Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year old woman with a prior history of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib ... trial and suggested that I consider a WATCHMAN device. Can you comment on OPTION, for ...